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Sibusisiwe Lwandle

Education: BA, (2010), Independent Media cadet school (2011), BSc, University of KwaZulu Natal (2018), Finance course, Yale University (2024), Corporate Communications course, University of California (2025),PgDip Management, UCT (2025), MBA (2026)

Experience: Independent Media (2011-2013), Washington Post Communities contributor (2012), Edgars MAN, SEED magazine (2011-2012), Head of News Department (1KZNTV, 2021-2023), Briefly News (2019-present)

Sibusisiwe Lwandle is the Head of the Current Affairs and Sports desks at Briefly News (joined in 2019). She holds a Master's degree and short-course certificates from Yale and UCL. She has 14 years of media experience, having worked in print, online, and broadcast media. She has worked at Independent Media and 1KZNTV and has contributed columns to the Washington Post. Passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative. Email: sibusisiwe.lwandle@briefly.co.za

1503 articles published since 02 Jan 2019

Author's articles

'Imbewu' actress Vuyiseka Cawe responds to aunt’s outrage over role

'Imbewu' actress Vuyiseka Cawe responds to aunt’s outrage over role

Entertainment

5 years ago

Tjo: Somizi believes ancestors warn peeps about dodgy partners

Tjo: Somizi believes ancestors warn peeps about dodgy partners

Entertainment

5 years ago

All natural: Big Zulu denies using supplements to bulk up

All natural: Big Zulu denies using supplements to bulk up

Entertainment

5 years ago

Makhadzi opens up in doccie: Walked miles to perform in towns

Makhadzi opens up in doccie: Walked miles to perform in towns

Entertainment

5 years ago

Eish mfwethu: L’vovo mulls over Spider Man getting more bookings than him

Eish mfwethu: L’vovo mulls over Spider Man getting more bookings than him

Entertainment

5 years ago

Meet Jeanette Akua: From 'Idols SA' rejection to the Miss Universe stage

Meet Jeanette Akua: From 'Idols SA' rejection to the Miss Universe stage

People

5 years ago

KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala has 1st meeting with new King Misuzulu

KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala has 1st meeting with new King Misuzulu

South Africa

5 years ago

KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala met with the new King Misuzulu KaZwelithini for the first time since he ascended the throne. The pair discussed their work together.

Pearl Thusi turns 33: Mzansi fans celebrate their Mama Panther

Pearl Thusi turns 33: Mzansi fans celebrate their Mama Panther

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mzansi actress and media personality Pearl Thusi clocked 33 on 13 May. The stunner was celebrated by many loyal fans who sent her sweet birthday messages.

International flex: Master KG shows off triple platinum plaque from Switzerland

International flex: Master KG shows off triple platinum plaque from Switzerland

Entertainment

5 years ago

Master KG has done it again. The music producer has gone triple platinum in Switzerland and has the plaque to prove it. Mzansi congratulated him on the win.

Meet the Mzansi mother who carries disabled daughter in a plastic bathtub

Meet the Mzansi mother who carries disabled daughter in a plastic bathtub

People

5 years ago

A desperate mother is appealing to Mzansi for help. The woman has a child with a rare medical condition that prevents her from being able to walk on her own.

Ntsiki Mazwai slams AKA for going back to 'life as usual' after Nelli's passing

Ntsiki Mazwai slams AKA for going back to 'life as usual' after Nelli's passing

Entertainment

5 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai is not ready to give AKA a break just yet. The media personality is upset at how the rapper just went back to business soon after Tembe's death.

AKA denies being abusive, says leaked pics are out of context

AKA denies being abusive, says leaked pics are out of context

Entertainment

5 years ago

AKA's lawyers have assured the public that the rapper is not an abuser. According to the legal team, the viral screenshots of AKA were taken out of context.

AKA pulls out of upcoming gig amid controversy over Nelli Tembe’s death

AKA pulls out of upcoming gig amid controversy over Nelli Tembe’s death

Entertainment

5 years ago

Mzansi rapper AKA has decided to pull out of an upcoming gig as the pressure from the public mounts. He was due to perform at Joburg Day at the end of May.

Mangosuthu Buthelezi plans to retire after land expropriation law is passed

Mangosuthu Buthelezi plans to retire after land expropriation law is passed

Politics

5 years ago

Prince Mangosuthi Buthelezi has shared that he is ready to retire from Parliament. The only thing that is currently stopping him is the land expropriation bill.

Kelly Khumalo has sights set on becoming a Zulu Queen, eyeing King Misuzulu

Kelly Khumalo has sights set on becoming a Zulu Queen, eyeing King Misuzulu

Entertainment

5 years ago

Kelly Khumalo is the latest South African celebrity to show an interest in the new Zulu King. The beautiful songstress seems ready to be the next Zulu Queen.

Sibusisiwe Lwandle